THE BEGINNING
An aunt attempted to teach me how to knit when I was about 12. It didn’t take. Part of the problem, I believe, was that I had learned how to crochet first and going from one needle with a hook to two...
View ArticleLEAVES OF BLUE
Started this project earlier this week. It’s a free pattern from Lion … their version is in rose, which I wish I had chosen a lighter color as well. It’s difficult to see the stitches on the blue. Half...
View ArticleLOOSE STITCHES
Arrrrgh! I’m having issues with loose stitches — specifically what I’m having a problem with is the purl right after a knit stitch. On the reverse side (knit side) it looks like this. You can see that,...
View ArticlePROBLEM SOLVED?
Well, I think this one IS better. What do you think? The leaves aren’t nearly as badly distorted as the earlier squares. I got a bit of advice from a poster on the Knitting Help forum. Isn’t the WWW...
View ArticleONE PROJECT AT A TIME
Hmmm. I’m hearing from other yarnsters that they have several projects going at once. Not I. One at a time, my dear, one at a time. Kind of like men. If you mosey through my blog (click on the hooks...
View ArticlePROJECT ABANDONED
Well, this project is a bust. I decided to join a few of my throw squares to see what they’ll look like combined. And, I just don’t like it! It could be my beginner joining skills or it could be that...
View ArticleTHE PILLOW
So, I’m done with the Cascading Leaves pattern. Here’s the pillow I finished. I free-formed a couple of crocheted flowers — one for each side, added pearl shank buttons to the center to dress it up....
View ArticlePROGRESS
I’ve been neglecting all my blogs for weeks — getting a home ready for market is hard work with long hours, especially when your 1500 sq ft basement is nothing but a storage unit! LOL. Anyway, here’s a...
View ArticleFINALLY!
If I never see this blue yarn again, it’ll be too soon! Anyway, here’s the finished product. What I did was use a pattern intended for a scarf. Look closely – there are three wider panels and two...
View ArticleSOCK – HALF WAY
So far, so good. I turned the heel and finished the gusset. Now it’s just straight knitting until the toe. For those who haven’t tried socks yet — you know, it’s really not that hard at all. I’m using...
View ArticleFIRST SOCK
Hmmmm, it’s just a tad too long! LOL. But I did it and it really wasn’t all that difficult. I tried it on – acrylic feels awful on ones feet. It’s very rough. Supposedly this is “baby” yarn. Puhleeese...
View ArticleSOCKS COMPLETED
So, here they are – my very first official pair of hand knitted socks. The first came out too big – too long for my foot. So, I decreased the number of rows for that section of the pattern. Wouldn’t...
View ArticleSOCKS, BOOTIES AND BABIES
I finished the pink socks some time ago. They’ve already been worn and wash about three times! I love ‘em and am definitely going to do more socks in the future. Again, I say to all you scared little...
View ArticleDishcloths
Yes, even though I’ve been extremely busy with our new home and launching several new business ventures, I have had just a little smidgen of time to do some knitting. Dishcloths have been my choice as...
View ArticleBeginning Knitters
Many, many resources exist for someone who wants to learn how to knit. Books, DVD’s, magazines, even TV shows like Knitty Gritty will show you the basic knit and purl. Here are a few of my tips that I...
View ArticleKnitting in Plain Sight
Can you find the knitting gear in this picture? Keeping the livingroom neat and tidy while keeping my knitting paraphernalia handy was a challenge. I was always putting my tools away and hauling them...
View ArticleVintage Knitting Stand
A perfect fit — for my files! I typically use knitting bags to hold projects, so this vintage knitting stand was collecting dust in my craft room. When I needed something to hold files in the office, I...
View ArticleFOUND IN ALBUQUERQUE
In Albuquerque last week, I saw 100′s and 100′s of bowlers. Male bowlers. Now, I won’t describe the stereotypical bowler that I saw as my husband was one of them. I’ll leave it to your imagination....
View ArticleINSTRUCTOR LOVELY
Oh my gosh, I just committed to teaching knitting and crocheting classes at a local arts & crafts center this summer. How crazy is that for someone who has never taught a class before — much less a...
View ArticleYarn Storage
Ask any yarnster … knitter or crocheter or weaver … about their “stash” and you’ll likely get a gushing, glowing review of the latest yummy fiber they found at the LYS (local yarn store). Alas, after...
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